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Scotsman Ice Storage Bin Cleaning and Sanitation: Semi-Annual

Preventive Maintenance (PM) is the key to maximum running efficiency, less down time, and longer life out of an ice machine. Use this checklist for the primary items that need to be checked during the semi-annual preventive maintenance.
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10/08/2022

Scotsman Ice Storage Bin Cleaning and Sanitation: Semi-Annual

Preventive Maintenance (PM) is the key to maximum running efficiency, less down time, and longer life out of an ice machine. Use this checklist for the primary items that need to be checked during the semi-annual preventive maintenance.

    The interior of this bin is in contact with a food product: ice. The storage bin must be cleaned and sanitized regularly to maintain a sanitary environment.

    Suggested Schedule:

    Note: Frequency of cleaning may need to be adjusted to local conditions; more frequent cleaning may be needed in certain environments. The bin should always be cleaned and sanitized when the ice machine is.

    Cleaning Directions:

    Soil and scale may be removed from the bin interior, exterior door and door frame with a mild soap or detergent solution. After cleaning, the bin interior must be thoroughly rinsed with clean potable water to remove all cleaner residue.

    Caution: Avoid contacting plastic door parts or plastic door frames with cleaners containing petroleum based solvents.

    Scale that may form on the plastic liner can be removed by scrubbing the su

    To remove scale:

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    To Sanitize:

    Sanitize the interior by thoroughly washing the interior of the ice storage bin with a locally approved sanitizer solution. Follow the directions for the sanitizer.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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